Letter: Rep. Swalwell applauded for backing Alzheimer’s research

That Congress is taking action to fight this disease makes one feel like our government is looking out for families.

I recently came across a fascinating article from UCSF about a brain scan that could potentially detect Alzheimer’s six years before symptoms appear.

As a high school student with a family history of Alzheimer’s, I am amazed by the advancements the scientific community has made toward fighting Alzheimer’s. I still remember that night when my grandmother passed away in front of my eyes and all the years of pain that this disease has brought into my family.

I would like to thank Congressman Eric Swalwell for supporting funding for Alzheimer’s research in the FY20 budget.

The fact that Congress is taking action to fight this disease makes me feel like our government is looking out for me and my family. Funding for research is exactly what we need as our researchers cannot make progress against this epidemic without sufficient support.

Andrew Li
Pleasanton

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